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TEMECULA: DUI suspected in Temecula crash

A Temecula man was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after the Toyota truck he was driving was involved in a crash resulting in injuries.

The accident happened around 9 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 1, at the intersection of Meadows Parkway and Rancho California Road in Temecula, Riverside County Sheriffâs officials said. The pickup collided with a Kia, officials said.

Five people, including the driver of the truck, identified as Matthew Ustupski, 21, and his three passengers, and the female driver of the Kia were transported to area hospitals for treatment of injuries, sheriffâs officials said.

The driver of the Kia, who has not been indentified, suffered major injuries, authorities said.

Investigators determined the Toyota failed to stop at a red light and collided with the Kia.

After being treated for minor injuries, Ustupski was arrested, authorities said.

An investigation is continuing and anyone with information is asked to call Officer Epp at the Temecula Police Department, 951-696-3000.

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